The week of August 25, 2025, marks a significant moment for music releases, with country music heavyweights dominating the charts and generating considerable buzz. This period sees established artists like Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson, Billy Currington, Russell Dickerson, and Josiah Queen unveiling new music, alongside emerging artists and trending sounds across social media platforms. The music scene is alive with a diverse array of new songs and albums, catering to a wide range of tastes.
Country Music’s Powerhouse Week
The week is headlined by the highly anticipated duet from Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton, “A Song To Sing.” Released as a single impacting country radio on July 14, the song has now received a 70s-inspired music video that premiered on August 22, featuring the artists at a roller rink and drawing comparisons to classic duets. This marks the first official studio duet between the two GRAMMY winners, co-written with Jenee Fleenor and Jesse Frasure, and produced by Dave Cobb, capturing an emotional and warm country sound.
Lainey Wilson is celebrating the one-year anniversary of her acclaimed album “Whirlwind” by releasing a special deluxe edition on August 22. This expanded version adds five new tracks to the original 14, including “Somewhere Over Laredo” and the popular “Bell Bottoms Up,” offering fans a deeper dive into her celebrated storytelling and authentic country style. To support the deluxe release, Wilson has also embarked on the U.S. leg of her sold-out “Whirlwind World Tour”.
Billy Currington has announced his seventh studio album, “King Of The World,” scheduled for release on October 24. Accompanying this announcement, Currington released his latest track, “One Thing I Ain’t Been.” Produced by Carson Chamberlain, the 10-track project continues Currington’s legacy of Platinum-certified albums and features co-writes with renowned songwriters like Dean Dillon and Scotty Emerick.
Russell Dickerson has dropped his fourth studio album, “Famous Back Home,” on August 22. The album, co-produced by Dickerson and Josh Kerr, delves into themes of family and home, with Dickerson expressing a desire to be “famous at home” over widespread recognition. The album was preceded by singles like “Bones” and “Happen to Me,” the latter marking his biggest streaming debut week to date.
Josiah Queen‘s much-anticipated second studio album, “Mt. Zion,” is also out this week, released on August 22. Following his independently released debut “The Prodigal,” “Mt. Zion” features guest appearances from artists such as Brandon Lake and Benjamin William Hastings. The album includes the single “Dusty Bibles,” which has seen significant viral success, charting on Billboard and appearing in Spotify’s Viral 50 in numerous countries. Queen’s album release show at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium sold out rapidly, highlighting the growing demand for his music.
Beyond Country: Indie Buzz and Trending Sounds
In addition to the country music wave, new music from rock acts like Kings of Leon featuring Zach Bryan with their single “We’re Onto Something” is making waves. The indie scene is also active, with Deftones releasing their 10th album, “Private Music,” and Laufey unveiling her personal third studio album, “A Matter of Time”. These releases contribute to the vibrant and diverse music landscape of the week.
The new songs and albums are expected to fuel trends across social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels, continuing music’s digital discovery cycle.
Music Events and Festivals to Close Out Summer
As August concludes, music festivals are a prominent feature of the week’s events. The Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival in Seattle runs from August 30-31, featuring headliners Weezer and Janelle Monáe. The Hinterland Music Festival in Iowa, held August 1-3, boasts Tyler, the Creator, Kacey Musgraves, and Lana Del Rey. In the UK, the Victorious Festival in Portsmouth takes place August 22-24, with Kaiser Chiefs among the performers. Several other festivals, including ARC Music Festival and the Chicago Jazz Festival, are scheduled for late August in Chicago, signaling a strong end to the summer concert season.
Overall, the week of August 25, 2025, offers a comprehensive and exciting array of new music, reflecting the dynamic nature of the current music industry and the enduring popularity of country music’s biggest stars.
